Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Optional dipping sauces: ketchup, mustard, or special sauce
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even cooking and prevents the cheeseburger bombs from sticking.
Step 2: In a medium-sized skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to prevent the filling from being greasy.
Step 3: Season the beef mixture by stirring in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly before proceeding.
Step 4: While the beef is cooling, prepare the biscuit dough. Flatten each round of refrigerated biscuit dough with your hands, creating a circle large enough to hold the filling.
Step 5: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the beef mixture into the center of each flattened dough round. Be sure not to overfill, as this can make it difficult to seal the bombs properly.
Step 6: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef mixture. The cheese will melt and blend with the beef, creating a delicious, cheesy filling.
Step 7: Fold the biscuit dough over the filling, bringing the edges together, and pinch them to seal tightly. Roll the sealed dough into a ball, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed.
Step 8: Place each cheeseburger bomb seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. This will prevent the bombs from opening during baking.
Step 9: Brush the tops of the bombs with melted butter to add flavor and enhance the golden-brown color during baking. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top for a classic cheeseburger look.
Step 10: Bake the cheeseburger bombs in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and fully cooked through. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
Step 11: Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Pair them with your choice of dipping sauces such as ketchup, mustard, or a special burger sauce for added flavor.
